ROME -- AC Milan's 17-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has received his first call-up to Italy's squad.
New Azzurri coach Gian Piero Ventura also gave Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli, Torino forward Andrea Belotti and Genoa striker Leonardo Pavoletti their first call-ups.
Italy host France in a friendly in Bari on Thursday, then visit Israel four days later to open World Cup qualifying.
#Azzurri #Ventura has announced his squad for matches against @equipedefrance ���� and @ISRAELFA ����! #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/Ej0U4eCfbV
- Italy (@azzurri) August 27, 2016
Ventura replaced Antonio Conte, who left for Chelsea after guiding Italy to the quarterfinals of the European Championship.
A possible heir to long-time Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon, Donnarumma made his Serie A debut last season at the age of 16 years, eight months -- becoming the youngest goalkeeper to start a match in the top division.
Last weekend, Donnarumma saved a penalty to secure a Milan win.